What is DTI (Debt-to-Income Ratio)?
A financial metric used by lenders to compare a customer's total monthly debt payments to their gross monthly income.
Understanding DTI (Debt-to-Income Ratio) in Dealership Operations
Debt-to-Income (DTI) is a crucial factor in automotive financing. Lenders calculate it to determine if a buyer can afford a car payment on top of their existing obligations (like mortgages, credit cards, and student loans). F&I managers use credit application software to estimate DTI before submitting deals to banks, ensuring they match the customer with a lender whose guidelines accept their financial profile.
How CarSalesSoftware.com Handles DTI (Debt-to-Income Ratio)
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Related Glossary Terms
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
The true wholesale value of a vehicle, representing what a dealership is willing to pay for a trade-in or purchase at auction.
Automotive CRM
Customer Relationship Management software tailored for auto dealerships to track leads, manage follow-ups, and monitor the sales pipeline.
Back-End Gross
Profit generated in the F&I office through financing reserve and the sale of aftermarket products.